Issue ID | 224029 |
Internal NHTSA # | 723871 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | MERCURY |
Model | SABLE |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 27/07/97 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Speedometer is inaccurate which is a safety hazard. Speedometer needle bounces at high speeds 45 or higher. Will go up to 85 and back down to 45. At lower speeds reading is not accurate. You have no idea of your actual speed. Speedo head was replaced 07/98 at 49,760 miles speedometer failed again 06/2000 at 70,165 first replacment at my expense was $382. 88. Second replacement is $600 again at my expense. Ford motor company did not warrenty either repair. This is a real saftey hazard in not knowing what speed you are traveling in school zones, work zones etc.. Problems occur with or without cruise control engaged. |
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Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LAVISTA, NE |
VIN pattern | 1MELM5043SGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 01/04/96 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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